Welcome to the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 797

Welcome and thank you for visiting the Operative Plasterers and Cement
Masons Local Union No. 797 website. Our leadership and members hope you find
the information provided to be useful and informative.

Local 797, is part of the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International
Association. For over 150 years, the Operative Plasterers' and Cement
Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) has represented and trained
plasterers and cement masons for the purpose of protecting and promoting the
quality of our industry and the livelihood of our members.

Members of Local 797 can be found working on major projects throughout Nevada.
OPCMIA Local 797 members have worked on projects of all kinds from highways
and bridges to the famous hotel/casino towers along the strip.

We work on the walkways, buildings and bridges you use every day. Local 797
members are a dedicated, highly trained, and skilled group of workers that
keep Nevada growing.

Please take time to review the wealth of information that has been provided.
You can learn more About Us, our
Contractors, and our
Training. Thank You
for your time.

Top News

Silica Exposure

3/31/2011

Silica is a common substance found in sand, rock, and building materials such as concrete and brick. Cutting, grinding, or drilling these materials releases dangerous crystalline silica dust into the air. This video shows how breathing in silica dust can cause permanent damage to the lungs. (2 min 01s)